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Fund for Public Health in NYC . Job Title: Group Facilitator Department: Infant Morality Action Team Division: Family and Child Health (FCH) Bureau: Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) Location: 42-09 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Reports to Title: IMAT Project Director, BMIRH Schedule & Hours: Estimated 80 hours total throughout the grant period Workplace Flexibility Modality: In-office Work Environment: Office Environment Grant End Date: 2/28/27 (no end date in contract) Created Date: 7/25/2025 • Revised Date: 7/29/2025 Salary: $120.00 per hour FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Who We Are: The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health and well-being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives, facilitates collaborations between government and private sector, and supports rapid implementation of demonstrations and scaling of successful pilots to meet public health needs across NYC. Our Culture: We embrace learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, with open communication driving our impact. About the Program: BMIRH within the Family and Child Health Division at DOHMH is implementing the Infant Mortality Action Team (IMAT) project, a pilot to surveil Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) in NYC and enable a Community Action Team to make recommendations for program improvement and scale-up. BMIRH seeks an IMAT CAT Stakeholder Engagement Facilitator to support development, facilitation and operations of the IMAT CAT. This is a grant-funded, part-time, temporary position located at the DOHMH office in Long Island City. In-person participation for CAT meetings is required, with up to ~80 hours total. Minimal travel within NYC boroughs may be required. About the Role: We are seeking a professional facilitator to guide and support a multi-disciplinary committee of government agency representatives, community members and healthcare professionals. This facilitator will create a structured, inclusive, and outcomes-driven process over up to 6 meetings, ensuring consensus and data-driven actionable recommendations for eliminating SUID and for IMAT project scale-up. The role reports to the IMAT Project Director and collaborates with BMIRH’s Senior Advisor of Midwifery Initiatives and other team members. The CAT Stakeholder Engagement Facilitator will coordinate, facilitate and support CAT meetings and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to meeting documentation with a focus on key themes and take-aways. Responsibilities
Training and Orientation Receive orientation to BMIRH’s IMAT project and SUID surveillance work. Take required trainings, as assigned. General Responsibilities Operations: Collaborate with IMAT staff to create and implement strategic workplan, goals and communication strategies. Develop agendas, ground rules, and meeting materials. Ensure meetings are goal-oriented, timely and aligned with the CAT’s objectives. Provide feedback and recommendations to improve meeting flow and committee effectiveness. Coordinate stakeholder meetings including logistics, calendar maintenance, and electronic communications. Develop and maintain tracking systems of CAT members, milestones and meeting follow-ups. Facilitation: Co-facilitate up to six Committee meetings, ensuring clarity of vision and equitable participation. Maintain neutrality and confidentiality in managing discussions and stakeholder dynamics. Foster a safe, inclusive environment encouraging open dialogue and constructive input from all members. Utilize consensus-building and conflict-resolution strategies to support group decision-making. Documentation: Capture key discussion points, themes and follow-up items in collaboration with notetakers. Collaborate with IMAT staff to develop survey questions and finalize reports; ensure CAT recommendations are shared with relevant stakeholders. Other duties as assigned to support the department’s/organization’s goals. Requirements
5-10 years of experience facilitating meetings, community engagement, strategic planning processes, and working with multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups. Demonstrated expertise in group facilitation methodologies, including consensus-building, participatory decision-making and conflict resolution. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse group dynamics, including balancing power dynamics and creating inclusive environments. Strong meeting design and agenda-setting skills tailored to goals and audiences. Experience managing virtual and hybrid meetings using Zoom or MS Teams. Knowledge of local community and clinical service providers. Commitment to infant health, reproductive justice, and health equity. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Experience developing presentation and meeting materials. Understanding of data collection processes and analysis. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, organizational development, social work, etc.). Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check Benefits
Meaningful work advancing health equity and social justice. This position is hired through a staffing agency and does not include benefits or paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Residency Requirement
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
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Group Facilitator
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Fund for Public Health in NYC . Job Title: Group Facilitator Department: Infant Morality Action Team Division: Family and Child Health (FCH) Bureau: Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) Location: 42-09 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Reports to Title: IMAT Project Director, BMIRH Schedule & Hours: Estimated 80 hours total throughout the grant period Workplace Flexibility Modality: In-office Work Environment: Office Environment Grant End Date: 2/28/27 (no end date in contract) Created Date: 7/25/2025 • Revised Date: 7/29/2025 Salary: $120.00 per hour FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Who We Are: The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health and well-being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives, facilitates collaborations between government and private sector, and supports rapid implementation of demonstrations and scaling of successful pilots to meet public health needs across NYC. Our Culture: We embrace learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, with open communication driving our impact. About the Program: BMIRH within the Family and Child Health Division at DOHMH is implementing the Infant Mortality Action Team (IMAT) project, a pilot to surveil Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) in NYC and enable a Community Action Team to make recommendations for program improvement and scale-up. BMIRH seeks an IMAT CAT Stakeholder Engagement Facilitator to support development, facilitation and operations of the IMAT CAT. This is a grant-funded, part-time, temporary position located at the DOHMH office in Long Island City. In-person participation for CAT meetings is required, with up to ~80 hours total. Minimal travel within NYC boroughs may be required. About the Role: We are seeking a professional facilitator to guide and support a multi-disciplinary committee of government agency representatives, community members and healthcare professionals. This facilitator will create a structured, inclusive, and outcomes-driven process over up to 6 meetings, ensuring consensus and data-driven actionable recommendations for eliminating SUID and for IMAT project scale-up. The role reports to the IMAT Project Director and collaborates with BMIRH’s Senior Advisor of Midwifery Initiatives and other team members. The CAT Stakeholder Engagement Facilitator will coordinate, facilitate and support CAT meetings and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to meeting documentation with a focus on key themes and take-aways. Responsibilities
Training and Orientation Receive orientation to BMIRH’s IMAT project and SUID surveillance work. Take required trainings, as assigned. General Responsibilities Operations: Collaborate with IMAT staff to create and implement strategic workplan, goals and communication strategies. Develop agendas, ground rules, and meeting materials. Ensure meetings are goal-oriented, timely and aligned with the CAT’s objectives. Provide feedback and recommendations to improve meeting flow and committee effectiveness. Coordinate stakeholder meetings including logistics, calendar maintenance, and electronic communications. Develop and maintain tracking systems of CAT members, milestones and meeting follow-ups. Facilitation: Co-facilitate up to six Committee meetings, ensuring clarity of vision and equitable participation. Maintain neutrality and confidentiality in managing discussions and stakeholder dynamics. Foster a safe, inclusive environment encouraging open dialogue and constructive input from all members. Utilize consensus-building and conflict-resolution strategies to support group decision-making. Documentation: Capture key discussion points, themes and follow-up items in collaboration with notetakers. Collaborate with IMAT staff to develop survey questions and finalize reports; ensure CAT recommendations are shared with relevant stakeholders. Other duties as assigned to support the department’s/organization’s goals. Requirements
5-10 years of experience facilitating meetings, community engagement, strategic planning processes, and working with multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups. Demonstrated expertise in group facilitation methodologies, including consensus-building, participatory decision-making and conflict resolution. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse group dynamics, including balancing power dynamics and creating inclusive environments. Strong meeting design and agenda-setting skills tailored to goals and audiences. Experience managing virtual and hybrid meetings using Zoom or MS Teams. Knowledge of local community and clinical service providers. Commitment to infant health, reproductive justice, and health equity. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Experience developing presentation and meeting materials. Understanding of data collection processes and analysis. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, organizational development, social work, etc.). Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check Benefits
Meaningful work advancing health equity and social justice. This position is hired through a staffing agency and does not include benefits or paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Residency Requirement
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
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